Financial Aid &
Scholarships

For recent high school graduates, collect your parents’ and if applicable your income tax returns, Social Security numbers, W-2 form(s), and other records of income and assets. For independent students, collect the same information for yourself and if applicable your spouse.

You can get your FSA ID by creating an account at https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch.

With your FSA ID, you will be able to “sign” your FAFSA electronically and complete the federal student aid process completely online. Also, you can make corrections to your application once it is filed and access your information online. If you are under 24 years old, it is likely you and one of your parents will each need an FSA ID. You will use the same FSA ID to reapply, and to access your student aid records each year.

Check out the video on how to create your FSA ID.

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the application for federal student assistance. You can apply starting October 1st prior to the academic year you plan to attend. Apply online by going to www.fafsa.gov. SUNY FMCC’s FAFSA code is 002867.

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The TAP (Tuition Assistance Program) application is for New York State residents to apply for NY State financial aid. Once you complete your FAFSA online, you will be taken to a Confirmation Page. Click on the link to apply for New York State-based financial aid and you will be directed to the Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) website (https://www.hesc.ny.gov/) in order to fill out your TAP application. SUNY FMCC’s NYS Tuition Assistance (TAP) code is 2240.

If you miss the link when you file your FAFSA, you will receive an email from HESC after your FAFSA is processed, with information on how to complete your TAP application.

For New York State residents, you may be eligible for the Excelsior Scholarship. This scholarship in combination with FAFSA and TAP financial aid programs, allows eligible students to attend a SUNY or CUNY college tuition-free. The Excelsior Scholarship is based on family income along with other requirements and requires a separate application that can be found at https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/nys-grants-scholarships-awards/the-excelsior-scholarship.html#How%20to%20Apply. Please note that the application is only open for a short period each year prior to the fall or spring semester.

SUNY FMCC awards over $200,000 in institutional scholarships thanks to the generosity of donors to the FMCC Foundation. You will automatically be given the opportunity to complete the short scholarship application within your admissions portal https://apply.fmcc.edu/apply/ after you are accepted to the college. Please note that scholarships may be awarded on a first come first served basis so it is recommended that you complete the scholarship application as early as possible.

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The U.S. Department of Education selects a certain number of applicants for a verification process. Being selected for verification does not necessarily mean that there was an error on your FAFSA. Up to 40% of students are selected each year as part of a process to maintain integrity of the Federal Student Aid Program. In order to receive financial aid that you have been awarded, you will have to submit IRS Tax Return Transcript(s) and other documents requested by SUNY FMCC’s Financial Aid Office.

Once your FAFSA, TAP, and Excelsior (if applicable) application processes are complete and you demonstrate financial need, SUNY FMCC will send you an award notice indicating the financial aid programs for which you qualify. If you are not eligible for need based financial aid, you can contact the Office of Financial Aid to find out other options to finance your education.

Log-in to MyAid at https://np.fmcc.edu/NetPartnerStudent/Logon.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fNetPartnerStudent%2fdefault.aspx

For First-time users: Please contact the Financial Aid Office at (518) 736-3622 ext 8201 for a temporary password.

The Financial Aid Office will officially communicate with students via email and strongly encourages new and current students to check their MyAid account and My FMCC (https://myfm.fmcc.edu/) student portal frequently for updates.